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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 486 sampled Steam reviews (220 positive / 266 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing10% mention it
- Multiplayer & servers5% mention it
- Difficulty & balance5% mention it
- Visuals & art4% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Multiplayer & servers21% mention it
- Difficulty & balance17% mention it
- Story & writing17% mention it
- Performance9% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
61%
41 reviews
5-15h
67%
67 reviews
15-40h
55%
60 reviews
40-100h
51%
65 reviews
100h+
33%
253 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 78 | 103 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 97 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 76% | 71 | 1615 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 70 | 438 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 66% | 65 | 2569 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 27, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 2569 total reviews in window · weighted 168.6 up / 99.4 down · computed 34m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (66)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“All in all, Marvel Rivals is a massive success. Already at this stage the game is very enjoyable to play and after each completed match you want to click again to search for the next one. The full transparency of the developers and the presentation of plans for the future definitely fuels players with optimism, and may it stay that way forever.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A great action game, the idea of which has been on the surface for a long time, but it has only just now seen the light of day. Marvel fans will be happy, and fans of the genre can try something new and fun, especially if they are tired of Overwatch.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Marvel Rivals has shaken up the hero shooter genre with its near-perfect blend of visuals and gameplay, while scrapping many of the failed ideas pushed by its competition, leading to an overall great experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Marvel Rivals understands that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". While it borrows a lot of ideas from its competitors, it stands out thanks to its excellent roster of characters and some innovative systems, like team abilities. Most importantly, it's incredibly fun and has great potential to expand with new heroes, game modes and more. Watch out, Overwatch... you have a new rival!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Marvel Rivals is a competitive third-person multiplayer hero-shooter that impresses with its initial roster of 33 characters, unique collaboration mechanics, and stunning visuals. Despite the lack of role-based queues, the game offers dynamic 6v6 matches and interactive environments. Its monetization is based on skins and battle passes, without impacting gameplay. With strong numbers on Steam and planned updates, the title shows potential to build a solid fanbase of both casual and competitive players.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“One of the great things about Marvel Rivals that makes it stand out from other popular hero shooters like Overwatch is that the maps are extremely destructible. The breakable sections come back after a few minutes, but this can be used to your advantage by blocking players off from certain routes and separating teammates. The game devs seem to be listening to the player base and introducing characters and skins that the player base wants.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Marvel Rivals improves upon the multiplayer hero shooter formula to deliver an impressive package. A diverse cast of fun and recognizable characters, a distinct but recognizable aesthetic identity, fun and frenetic gameplay, an addicting competitive scene, and minimal predatory "gotcha" mechanics culminate in a gene-leading experience that prioritizes player fun while being completely free-to-play.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Marvel Rivals is a must-play for fans of the Marvel universe and hero shooters like Overwatch. With its polished, well-rounded gameplay and engaging design, it stands out as a near-perfect entry in the genre. This title has all the makings of a new flagship for team-based hero shooters.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Marvel Rivals is a better hero shooter for remaining unbalanced, prioritizing fun over competitive play which allows it to shine.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overwatch's twin brother with cool characters or a Chinese fake with unbalanced characters? Marvel Rivals raises different emotions for good reason. It plays well, but whether the title survives depends on how NetEase develops and cares for its shooter.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“NetEase's spin on the hero battler is complex and moreish, but rarely much actual fun. Its biggest impact is a renewed appreciation for the rivals that do it better.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“If you are looking for a casual or competitive hero shooter to play alone or with your friends, I recommend diving into Marvel Rivals; you will easily end up putting a few hundred hours into the game once you get a hang of the heroes and core gameplay loop.”
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3DNews
VGChartz
LevelUp
Manual dos Games
Minimap
Pure Dead Gaming
INVEN
Siliconera
PPE.pl
Eurogamer
AltChar…and 54 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260827 Patch NotesAug 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260820 Patch NotesAug 20, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260813 Patch NotesAug 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260807 Patch Notes - Season 9.5 ArrivesAug 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260807 Balance PostAug 5, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260730 Patch NotesJul 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260723 Patch NotesJul 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260716 Patch NotesJul 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260711 Balance PostJul 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Hero, New Rules, New Rivals - Season 9 ArrivesJul 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260710 Balance PostJul 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260702 Patch NotesJul 2, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260625 Patch NotesJun 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260618 Patch NotesJun 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 ArrivesJun 11, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Balance PostJun 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260604 Patch NotesJun 4, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260528 Patch NotesMay 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260521 Patch NotesMay 21, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins!May 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Balance PostMay 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260507 Patch NotesMay 7, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260430 Patch NotesApr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260423 Patch NotesApr 23, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260417 Patch Notes - Season 7.5 ArrivesApr 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260417 Balance PostApr 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260409 Patch NotesApr 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260402 Patch NotesApr 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260326 Patch NotesMar 26, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260326 Balance PostMar 26, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260320 Patch Notes - Season 7 Begins!Mar 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260320 Balance PostMar 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260312 Patch NotesMar 12, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260305 Patch NotesMar 5, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260219 Patch NotesFeb 19, 2026
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260213 Patch Notes: Season 6.5 ArrivesFeb 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
…and 46 earlier patch announcements.